2004 VIKING LEGEND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 VIKING LEGEND
The 2004 VIKING LEGEND has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (1 complaint), Structurebodyroof And Pillars (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 VIKING LEGEND
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 VIKING LEGEND, potentially affecting up to 3,624 vehicles.
Recall 05V364000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,624 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES ROOF LIFT SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO ANY OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEALERS. IF UNABLE TO FIND A LOCAL DEALER, CONTACT VIKING AT 1-800-239-6157.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 VIKING LEGEND
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VIKING LEGEND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VIKING LEGEND. WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RAISE THE TOP OF THE CAMPER, BUT IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS REPOWERED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
WHILE RAISING THE ROOF OF THE POP-UP CAMPER, THE LIFT CABLE BROKE AND THE ROOF FELL. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED. I FOUND A RECALL ON MY MODEL AND YEAR FOR INSTALLING A SAFETY BRAKE TO PREVENT THE ROOF FROM FALLING IF THE CABLE BREAKS (RECALL - CAMPAIGN #05V364000). THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECALL SAYS MY CAMPER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SINCE THE ROOF FELL WHEN THE LIFT SYSTEM FAILED I AM NOT SURE WHY I CANNOT HAVE MY CAMPER FIXED. I CANNOT GET A DESCRIPTION FROM THEM EXPLAINING IT TO ME.
DT: THE CALLER SAID SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON THE ROOF AND PILLARS. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH AND WAS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL YET. SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN SHE WILL GET VEHICLE BACK. VEHICLE WAS NOT LOCATED ON LIST. IT IS A 2004 VIKING LEGEND.*AK *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 VIKING LEGEND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 VIKING LEGEND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 VIKING LEGEND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 VIKING LEGEND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VIKING LEGEND
- 1999 VIKING LEGEND — 0 complaints
- 2001 VIKING LEGEND — 2 complaints
- 2004 VIKING LEGEND (current)
- 2005 VIKING LEGEND — 2 complaints
- 2006 VIKING LEGEND — 1 complaint
Other VIKING Models
- VIKING EPIC — 4 total complaints
- VIKING SAGA — 4 total complaints
- VIKING VIKING — 4 total complaints
- VIKING FUTURA — 1 total complaint
- VIKING LIMOUSINE — 1 total complaint
- VIKING NORTHWIND — 1 total complaint
- VIKING DELUXE 180 — 0 total complaints
- VIKING SPIRIT — 0 total complaints